You need not travel halfway around the world to acquire “travelers’” diarrhea. A short trip to your neighborhood recreational water facility may suffice. But if indeed someone does become ill, don’t panic. Hold off on treating. Most cases get better by themselves, while medication may cause harm – especially for children. 1. All recreational water […]

Bar soaps. Liquid soaps. Antibacterial/antiseptic soaps. Hand sanitizers. Hand wipes/rubs. The list goes on. A bewildering number of products, some intended for home, some for away from home, claim to rid kids’ hands of disease-causing microorganisms. Some products are quite effective, others far less so. Here is what you should know: 1. Proper hand washing […]